Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef (2025)

A portrait of Javier Urondo and his discomforting, sharp and provocative take on the act of serving food. Paco Urondo, his father, was a distinguished poet and political activist, murdered by the military dictatorship in 1976. This is the story of Javier, of how he maintains the Urondo Bar, a restaurant in a Buenos Aires suburb, from where he lends new meaning to a legacy and a belonging and turns them into an act of resistance. A film about food as a source of culture and family.

Director: Juan Villegas, Mariana Erijimovich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Cinematography: Cobi Migliora, Gaspar Chaves
Editing: Julia Straface, Geraldina Rodríguez
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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What is Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef about?
A portrait of Javier Urondo and his discomforting, sharp and provocative take on the act of serving food. Paco Urondo, his father, was a distinguished poet and political activist, murdered by the military dictatorship in 1976. This is the story of Javier, of how he maintains the Urondo Bar, a restaurant in a Buenos Aires suburb, from where he lends new meaning to a legacy and a belonging and turns them into an act of resistance. A film about food as a source of culture and family.
Who directed Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef?
Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef was directed by Juan Villegas, Mariana Erijimovich.
How long is Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef?
Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef?
Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef is a Documentary film.
Where was Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef produced?
Jota Urondo, An Impertinent Chef was produced in Argentina.